One vital key of good leadership is knowing that every word and action has far-reaching consequences. David had seen to the ordering of priests and Levites—the religious leaders; the gatekeepers and treasury guards—the national security leaders; and “the captains of thousands and hundreds and their officers” (1 Chron 27:1)—the military leaders. But there is still the necessary […]
Read More… from October 2, 2024 — Tribal Chiefs & State Officials
One way of peacemaking is to leave the fire of contention alone. Let it go out by itself. —C.H. Spurgeon According to sources in the know, there are 33 ongoing conflicts in the world at present, “ranging from drug wars, terrorist insurgencies, ethnic conflicts, to civil wars.” As with little Israel today, surrounded by numerous […]
The elevator boy isn’t the only one to get a tip in this story. Here’s a tip for believers when it comes to how we are to approach our generous-hearted Father. […]
The riches you hold in your hands are inferior to the treasures of truth you store in your heart. Don’t you find these chapters exciting! Not so much? Well, think of this. There’s room for everyone on the team! Imagine if the only job openings in Jerusalem were for the king and high priest. Our […]
Read More… from September 30, 2024 — Looking After The Treasuries
The gatekeepers were to the city what mothers are to the home (Titus 2:5)—Gk, oikouros, home guards. We’re impressed with the priests and their ministry. We’re grateful for the assistance of the Levites. We delight in the contributions of the musicians. But gatekeepers, David? Is this the job of a king, to be arranging gatekeepers? But […]
Would you think a blaspheming thief was a step from salvation? Or a persecuting Pharisee? Or your neighbor or relative? Maybe all of them! […]
I play the notes as they are written, but it is God who makes the music. —J. S. Bach As we turn to 1 Chronicles 25, we can’t help but ask, What is music? What is its purpose? The dictionary speaks of music as “the art of arranging sound to create some combination of form, […]
Our priesthood, like Christ’s, is different from the Aaronic priesthood, not based on law but on grace. Sandwiched between two lists of Levites, we’re introduced to the priests (1 Chron 24:1-19). Every New Testament believer should be vitally interested in this section since, by grace, we have been initiated into a far more glorious priesthood […]